Time Line Week of October 24:
Planning and discussion regarding…
Minimizing the weight of the rocket
Choosing a material to form the fins to provide the maximum stability, minimize the risk of cracking upon impact, and to easily attach to the body tube
Choosing a material to form the nosecone from that is lightweight, easy to shape, and which is strong enough to attach the parachute to
Determining the design of the fins
Locating the body tube, material for fins and nosecone
Week of October 31:
Shaping of the nosecone
Cutting of the balsa wood fins
Creation of the parachute
Week of November 7:
Creation of the engine mount
Assembly of the rocket (Nov. 7)
Painting of the rocket (Nov. 8)
Launching the rocket (Nov. 10)
Creation of a second nosecone (Nov. 10)
Development of the Wiki
Time Line
Week of October 24:
Planning and discussion regarding…
- Minimizing the weight of the rocket
- Choosing a material to form the fins to provide the maximum stability, minimize the risk of cracking upon impact, and to easily attach to the body tube
- Choosing a material to form the nosecone from that is lightweight, easy to shape, and which is strong enough to attach the parachute to
- Determining the design of the fins
Locating the body tube, material for fins and noseconeWeek of October 31:
Shaping of the nosecone
Cutting of the balsa wood fins
Creation of the parachute
Week of November 7:
Creation of the engine mount
Assembly of the rocket (Nov. 7)
Painting of the rocket (Nov. 8)
Launching the rocket (Nov. 10)
Creation of a second nosecone (Nov. 10)
Development of the Wiki
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